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Tshikombani 's Lindai (11) takes the modelling world by storm

News in brief: 27 July 2024 By Maanda Bele

At only 11 years of age, Lindai Sadiki has already made a significant mark in the world of beauty pageants. She has won several prestigious titles, including Little Miss Vhembe Supranatural Queen 2022, Little Miss Limpopo First Princess 2023, Little Miss Nation SA Winner 2024, Miss Photogenic Junior 2024, and Mr & Miss United World SA Best Upcoming Model Junior 2025.

Fed-up Elim residents protest against incomplete D4 road project

News: 27 July 2024 By Thembi Siaga

Scores of angry residents from Elim and the surrounding areas engaged in protest action on Monday, 22 July, to complain about the delay in completing the D4 road connecting the N1 to Elim and passing through Malamulele to Vuwani. Protesters blocked intersections with burning tyres and tree branches, demanding the road’s immediate completion.

Shibambu can can listen and speak through his art

Entertainment: 27 July 2024 By Thembi Siaga

Fanelo Shibambu, a 24-year-old artist from Gumbani in Malamulele, is making a name for himself in art circles with his exceptional drawing skills. Despite living with a hearing problem, Shibambu has captivated many art lovers with his unique creations.

Township Alliance wants to assist small businesses

News in brief: 27 July 2024 By Silas Nduvheni

When the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020, many people were left jobless. However, a young entrepreneur from Thohoyandou, Ms. Aluwani Rabuma, saw this as an opportunity to do something unique and not only survive but thrive.

Netshikweta's beloved Ninja guitar destroyed after falling from bakkie

Entertainment: 27 July 2024

Skilled guitarist and Tshivenda traditional-music star Thiathu Netshikweta, from Hamakhuvha village near Matatshe, is a worried man. The reason for his worry is that part of his life has been destroyed in what he believes is misfortune meant to test his bravery in the music industry.

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Newly installed traditional leader pledges sustainable development

News: 22 December 2023 By Elmon Tshikhudo

The community of Tovhowani, outside Malamulele, has been without a permanent ruler for the past 16 years. Since the passing away of incumbent Vhamusanda Vho Josias Langa Ramovha in 2009, regents have ruled the village successively. However, this era has come to an end. On Saturday, 9 December, the entire village gathered at Tovhowani Mulenzhe to witness the official installation of their new traditional leader, Dr Thomas Ramovha.

Lovely Zaidah clinches Miss Makhado Royal 2024 crown

Entertainment: 22 December 2023 By Thembi Siaga

The beautiful Zaidah Mbulaheni (21) from Eltivillas in Louis Trichardt won the Miss Makhado Royal 2024 title. She received the crown during a ceremony held at the Kone Boutique Lodge in Tshiozwi on Friday, 15 December.

Jerry crowned Miss Universe Diversity 2024

News in brief: 22 December 2023

Yet another dream came true for Louis Trichardt beauty queen Jerry Makananise. At age 22, she was crowned Miss Universe Diversity 2024 at this international competition, which took place at Alliance Française de Maseru in Lesotho on the weekend on 9 December.

Women warned to be wary of sex predators

News: 22 December 2023 By Elmon Tshikhudo

Women from rural villages and townships in the region are cautioned to walk in groups, especially at night, to avoid becoming targets of sex criminals. This follows two separate incidents at Vhulaudzi village, outside Louis Trichardt, on Saturday, 16 December, where two women were sexually assaulted.

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Where do Limpopo's residents move to?

News: 16 June 2024 By Anton van Zyl

Limpopo is an interesting province in that the province seems to be losing more of its residents to other provinces than gaining from others. The Census 2022 statistics give some insight into where most of these residents relocated to.

Mbilwi is yet again the best public school in Limpopo

News: 25 January 2024 By Silas Nduvheni

The high-riding Mbilwi Secondary School in Sibasa, near Thohoyandou, has received the badge for the best school in the province because of its learners producing outstanding results on numerous occasions throughout the past few decades. On Friday, 19 January, the 2023 matric results were released, and Mbilwi did not disappoint.

Phathutshedzo ends high school career with seven A's

News: 27 January 2024 By Thembi Siaga

Phathutshedzo Siavhe, an 18-year-old learner from Elim High School, has demonstrated that dedication and hard work can lead to extraordinary success by obtaining seven distinctions in his Grade 12 final examinations.

IK practitioners in Limpopo get their appointment letters

News: 12 May 2024 By Elmon Tshikhudo

During a recent indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) workshop, hosted by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the members of the pilot steering committee in Limpopo received their letters of appointment. The workshop, attended by various IK stakeholders in Limpopo, was held at the 2Ten-MGB Hotel in Sibasa on 22 April. The workshop was dubbed the recognition of prior learning (RPL) and follows the 2004 IKS policy that resulted in the IK Act of 2019.

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Wife of comedian SABC Livhu found dead

News: 28 January 2023 By Maanda Bele

The police have confirmed rumours that the wife of popular comedian, Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularly known as SABC Livhu, was found dead this morning at their home in Ha-Sidou.

Update: Bloody shootout leaves 18 suspected cash-in-transit robbers dead

News: 01 September 2023

The quiet suburb of Eltivillas in Louis Trichardt resembled a war zone this afternoon (1 September) as police and suspected cash-in-transit robbers exchanged gunfire. The shootout ended in the deaths of eighteen suspects. It is not known whether any police officers were also fatally wounded in the shootout.

Rural farmers must play active role in protecting the environment

News: 26 March 2023 By Elmon Tshikhudo

Vhamusanda Vho-Philamisevhe Dzivhuluwani Ramalivhana, the traditional leader of Makwarani outside Thohoyandou, has called on communities to become actively involved in the fight against land degradation and not to practise farming on unsuitable areas. Ramalivhana addressed communities falling under the Matangari Service Centre during the Department of Agriculture in Vhembe’s Land Care Day, which is focused on environmental awareness, held at Makwarani Primary’s school grounds on Friday, 10 March.